Brazil captain Neymar took aim at Mexico's tactics after their World Cup round of 16 triumph.

Neymar has hit out at Mexico following Brazil's 2-0 World Cup win on Monday.

He scored the game's first goal and assisted its second but received plenty of criticism for the way he went down when challenged.

Mexico defender Miguel Layun appeared to stand on Neymar's foot just off the pitch, sending the Brazilian sprawling and writhing in agony.

"It's complicated, it's not up to me to judge, I just feel the pain," the 26-year-old said.

"It was unfair. The ball was not in play and we were off the pitch.

"But what are you gonna do? They talked too much before the match and now are going home."